10 Healthy Recipes With Ramen Noodles

Ramen isn't just for college dorms anymore. It's turning up on menus in all kinds of fashionable restaurants and even made research firm Technomic's list of 10 key ingredients to watch for in 2014. Here's how to turn the trendiest carb into a healthy, steaming bowl of deliciousness at home.

1. HEAT the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and ginger; stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add vegetable broth and water. Lower heat to a simmer and add mushrooms, corn, bok choy, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender. Add noodles and cook for another 5 minutes or until noodles are soft.2. ADD scallions and hot sauce. Remove from heat; garnish with cilantro and serve warm. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.

1. HEAT a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, leeks, kale and celery; cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add bison, Thai curry paste and beef broth; bring to a boil, add sea salt and pepper, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for another 20 minutes or until bison is tender.2. ADD noodles and romaine, and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and water chestnuts; serve warm.

Boiling ramen noodles isn't the only way to enjoy them. Try making a savory trail mix by combining ramen with cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and whole grain cereal. Top off your mix with curry and chili powder for a protein-packed treat.

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F.2. COMBINE ramen, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and cereal in a large bowl; toss to coat all ingredients with olive oil. Add curry powder, chili powder, sea salt, and pepper; toss to combine.3. TRANSFER mixture to a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after 4 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

1. COOK noodles without seasoning packets in a pot of boiling water; drain well and set aside to cool.2. COMBINE cooked noodles, eggs, snow peas, carrots, cilantro, basil, chives, and spinach in a large bowl.3. WHISK vinegar, honey, oil, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over ramen mixture and serve immediately.

1. COOK noodles without seasoning packets in a pot of boiling water; drain well and set aside to cool.2. COMBINE coleslaw mix, romaine, cooked noodles, scallions, cashews, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.3. WHISK honey, oil, vinegar, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over coleslaw mixture and serve immediately.

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